56 Burgess Road, Oamaru, Waitaki, Otago

Dating back to the early 1860s - just 20 years after the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi - this authentically restored Oamaru stone cottage is one of the very few habitable homes of its era remaining in New Zealand today. Set on just over 4 hectares in the heart of beautiful Otago, and only 21km from Oamaru, "New Bigging" is a masterclass in sympathetic restoration - where timeless heritage meets sustainable modern living. Left derelict for nearly four decades before being lovingly revived, the current owners have restored the home with integrity and restraint, preserving original finishes and patinas while ensuring full compliance with modern building and EQC standards. New plumbing, wiring, roofing, flooring and joinery have all been completed, along with Terra Lana natural wool insulation and thoughtful eco-conscious upgrades throughout. Inside, pressed metal ceilings, timber floors and heritage-inspired colours create warmth and character. Both generous bedrooms, the elegant living room and formal dining room all feature open fireplaces while a north- and west-facing Victorian veranda provides seamless indoor-outdoor flow to a private courtyard and manicured gardens. At the heart of the home lies the farmhouse kitchen - both beautiful and functional - with engineered stone benchtops with stainless steel sink complimented by an original vintage concrete/stone scullery sink, walk-in pantry and a Wagner-fairburn multi-fuel range that cooks, heats water, and powers the radiator system. The lifestyle offering is equally compelling. Nearly a hectare around the home is dedicated to productive vegetable beds, orchard, glasshouse, formal and informal gardens and croquet lawn Extensive outbuildings include a large barn with single garage, lined storage and fully insulated studio, a powered workshop and woodshed block, ride-on mower shed, hen coop, glass-house and multiple garden sheds. Six fenced paddocks with water supply, a natural watercourse and a large pond offer scope for boutique grazing, permaculture or simply enjoying the abundant birdlife. Whether you envision self-sufficiency, creative pursuits or peaceful retreat; the infrastructure is already here This is more than a property - it is a sanctuary from industrialised city life, a celebration of craftsmanship, and a rare chance to steward a meaningful piece of New Zealand's early heritage. The vendors are ready for their next chapter and invite a like-minded buyer to continue the legacy. Viewings are strictly by appointment. For further information or to arrange a private viewing, please contact Jan Meikle on 027 420 3461. Please be aware the floor and land area information has been sourced from Property Smarts and we have not been able to verify the accuracy of the same.